Azhar Nurbai

Project Manager

Azhar Nurbai joined the Eurasia Foundation of Central Asia in 2014 as a project assistant. She is currently the project manager for projects in entrepreneurship development, women’s entrepreneurship development, traditional artisanship development, and pre-school education.

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Azhar previously worked for the National Bank of Kazakhstan (Almaty) and the Development Bank of Kazakhstan (Astana). She holds a master’s degree in public policy with a focus on development finance, awarded through a joint program between the American University of Paris (France) and New York University (USA). She has also completed studies with the International Monetary Fund Institute (USA) and the World Bank Institute (USA), and participated in professional development courses with a number of central banks in the European Union.

Azhar has been recognized by the head of the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan (G.A. Marchenko) and the President of the Development Bank of Kazakhstan (Z.Z. Zhakanov) for her contribution to the organization and for her professional achievements.

Contacts:

Tel.: +7 (727) 250 18 10, ext. 138

E-mail: azharn@ef-ca.org

Andrey Bachishe

Project Specialist / Specialist in the Research & Development Department

Andrey Bachishe joined the Eurasia Foundation of Central Asia in September 2012 as a project assistant. He is a graduate of the Kazakhstan-German University with a master’s degree in Regional Studies with a focus on Central Asia.

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Andrey became a project specialist with EFCA in 2014. Concurrently, he works as a specialist in both the Research & Development Department and the Department of Public Relations. His areas of expertise include corporate social responsibility (CSR), entrepreneurship development, and youth and education.

Promotion of corporate social responsibility (CSR) principles among stakeholders

Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) G4 consulting

During his time at EFCA, Andrey successfully completed the following trainings:

Project Management

Project Planning and Programming

Research and Statistical Data Analysis

Media Communication, Multimedia, and Social Network Promotion

Conducting Advocacy Campaigns

GRI Certified Training Course based on G4 Reporting Guidelines

Contacts:

Tel.: +7 (727) 250 18 10, ext. 105

Mob.: +7 777 525 74 63

E-mail: andrey@ef-ca.org

Akmaral Karlybayeva

Project Specialist

Akmaral Karlybayeva joined EFCA in October 2014 as a project assistant for the Strengthening NGO Networking for Human Rights Advocacy Program and the Rural Civil Society Support Project, both funded by the European Union, and the Promotion of NGO Accountability to Beneficiaries in Kazakhstan Project, supported by the UN Democracy Fund. She was named a project specialist in January 2015 and currently coordinates the new EU-funded program, “Empowering South Kazakhstan NGOs to Promote Human Rights Reform." Prior to joining EFCA, Ms. Karlybayeva worked for the Bota Foundation.

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As a student, Akmaral was awarded the Altyn Belgi prize for her educational achievement. She graduated with high honors from the department of international relations at Al Farabi Kazakh National University. Her research work during her time at university focused on “External EU Policy in Central Asian Countries," and she is now applying the lessons she learned into practice at EFCA.

Akmaral is a four-time recipient of academic scholarships from the President of Kazakhstan, and has received recognition from the Department of Education of Kazakhstan, the governor of the East Kazakhstan region, and the rector of Kazakh National University. She was nominated as the “Best Student of East Kazakhstan Region in 2011” and “Best Student of Kazakh National University in 2011." She led an active public life during her student years, serving as president of the Bolashak youth organization and head of the Sunkar Professional Union of Students in the department of international relations at Al Farabi Kazakh National University.

Contacts:

Tel.: +7 (727) 250 18 10, ext. 130

E-mail: akmaralk@ef-ca.org

Nazerke Nurmukhanova

Project assistant

Nazerke joined EFCA in September, 2017 as a project assistant. She is a recipient of the Altyn Belgy prize for academic achievement. In 2015, she graduated with honors from the Kazakh-British Technical University, specializing in Oil and Gas. Nazerke has holds a Master's Degree in Law. Prior to joining EFCA, she worked as a civil servant at Almaty Oblast Department of Technical Regulation and Metrology.

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Contacts:

Tel.: +7 (727) 250 18 10, ext. 138

E-mail: nazerke@ef-ca.org

Vladimir Kleshenko

Accountant

Vladimir Kleshenko joined the Eurasia Foundation of Central Asia in April 2011. He currently works as an accountant for the organization. He graduated from the University of International Business with a degree in economics, and has also completed professional development training with the Institute of Professional Accountants and Auditors in order to become a Certified Accounting Practitioner (CAP).

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Contacts:

Tel.: +7 (727) 250 18 10, ext. 117

E-mail: vladimir@ef-ca.org

Gaukhar Kozhasheva

Research & Development Manager

Gaukhar Kozhasheva joined the Eurasia Foundation of Central Asia in 2007 as a development specialist, and was later named a project manager. She became a research and development manager in July 2014, and is currently responsible for fundraising activities and the development of new projects.

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Gaukhar’s primary sphere of expertise is corporate social responsibility (CSR). She previously coordinated EFCA’s project on the development of a National CSR Concept in Kazakhstan and has participated in the development of a CSR handbook for the KEGOK company and in the organization of a CSR competition for the KazEnergy Association. Gaukhar continues to coordinate the CSR Club in Kazakhstan.

She holds a bachelor’s degree in international relations from KIMEP University as well as a master’s degree in CSR from the University of Bath (Great Britain). She has served as a member of the expert council in the Department of Public Policy at KIMEP University since 2014.

Prior to joining EFCA, Gaukhar worked at the Embassy of Korea in Kazakhstan and held an internship with the Vigyan Vijay Foundation (India).